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Tony Edward May, 26, of Red Lake died in the Beltrami County Jail on Thursday morning.

ACLU suing state for lack of COVID-19 precautions for inmates

10/23/2020 09:49 AM

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota is suing the state, alleging prison officials have not taken adequate precautions to protect inmates from COVID-19.

Saliva testing is now available for at-home testing in some Minnesota locations.

Minnesota launches COVID-19 home saliva test pilot program

Salvation Army: 20 who went to Finlayson event test positive

Cloquet City Council approves ordinance allowing chickens in city

Local car and hardware shops give advice on snow preparations

'Clouds' song hits top of iTunes chart two days after movie release on Disney+

Seven years after his death to cancer at age 18, Zach Sobiech has returned to the top of the iTunes chart. The Star Tribune reports that “Clouds” by Sobiech took over iTunes’ No. 1 slot Sunday, two days after the movie of the same name based on his life premiered on Disney+.

Zach Sobiech's song 'Clouds' is number one on the iTunes chart 7 years after his death from cancer

Rising COVID-19 cases in schools reducing in-person learning

Surging coronavirus cases in Minnesota schools have reduced the number of counties where the virus is spreading at low enough rates to allow for full, in-person instruction.

A book store chain with locations in Ashland, Hayward, Ironwood, and Bemidji is closing all of its locations.

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Duluth man injured in dirt bike accident on Wilderness Trail

A 20-year-old Duluth man was injured in a dirt bike accident on Wilderness Trail, while traveling with a large group of riders Saturday.

One dead in officer-involved shooting on I-35

Logging truck pulls down power lines in Carlton County

Minnesota congressmen face criticism for flying on Delta Airlines after exposure to COVID-19 on Air Force One

Three Minnesota congressmen are taking heat for flying on a Delta Airlines plane home from Washington, D.C., on Friday night just two days after they shared Air Force One with President Donald Trump. U.S. Reps. Pete Stauber, Tom Emmer and Jim Hagedorn were all on the same Delta Airlines flight despite the airline's restrictions on passengers recently exposed to COVID-19.

Minneapolis restaurant employees quarantine after presidential visit

Thirteen staff members from a Minneapolis steakhouse are quarantining after the restaurant catered a fundraiser attended by President Donald Trump during his visit to Minnesota last week. The 13 work for Murray’s Restaurant in downtown Minneapolis, which catered the fundraiser on Wednesday in Lake Minnetonka.

Man fatally shot by police in St. Cloud was fugitive

The man fatally shot by police in St. Cloud this week has been identified as a 27-year-old fugitive. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office said he died of multiple gunshot wounds Tuesday.

Man shot by deputy during raid settles suit for $6 million

A man who was shot by a Carlton County sheriff’s deputy during a raid last year has settled a federal lawsuit for about $6 million. 35-year-old Shawn Olthoff was left paralyzed after a deputy shot him during the raid at his Moose Lake home.

Shawn Olthoff is seen in a photo provided by the Carlton County Sheriff's Office.

Motorcyclists killed in Pine Co. crash

Haunted Shack & Hayride looking for volunteers

About half of bars, restaurants in COVID-19 compliance

A 31-year-old woman died in a ATV crash after colliding with a car near Moose Lake Saturday.

Woman dies in ATV crash near Moose Lake

The Esko School Board voted on Tuesday night to adopt a hybrid model for the upcoming school year.

Esko School Board chooses hybrid model for older students

Woman dies in Aitkin County crash

Walz administration keeps up fight against Line 3

Community rallies around keeping Willow River & Togo Correctional Facilities open

DOC to close prisons in Togo, Willow River to address budget deficit

Aurora Woman writes children's book on coronavirus

Heads of Minnesota political parties weigh in on importance of upcoming election

Area of severe drought in Northland shrinks

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Paige and her sister Emily Moore pictured with their family dog, Frankie.

Minnesota girl granted wish of a lifetime

A Minnesota girl battling cancer was granted a highly unique wish in Moose Lake Saturday. The wish was granted by an organization called Wishes & More that provides kids fighting life threatening conditions with extraordinary experiences.

6th Annual Apple Festival and Craft Sale goes on

Lincoln Park Solar Garden unveiled

Police seek public's help finding missing Brainerd man

Damiano Center helping the homeless with Community Connect event

CHUM food shelf continuing mission to feed families in need during COVID-19

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Minnesota launches COVID-19 home saliva test pilot program

Minnesota is beginning a new at-home saliva test pilot program for COVID-19 in some rural areas. Northland locations that are part of the program include Aitkin, Beltrami, Cook, Crow Wing, Itasca, and Pine counties, as well as the Red Lake Nation.

Local car and hardware shops give advice on snow preparations

St. Louis County ready for early winter

Northland lab gets state certification

Proposed bonding bill contains nearly $125 million for northeastern Minn.

Updated: Offender in custody after tip from the public

Royce Anthony Drift has been on fugitive status since Oct. 2.

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